degradation
noun
the act of degrading.
degradational
-
a word derived from
degradation.
Example Sentences
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However, it is not obvious that much organic matter, of either abiologic or biologic origin, might survive degradational rock-forming and environmental processes.
From Science Magazine ● Jan. 23, 2014
A natural arrangement of them is difficult on account of their degradational character.
From Directions for Collecting and Preserving Insects by Riley, C. V.
